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Soaps - Comfort in Hard Times

Soaps have always been a form of escapism. No matter what's going on in the world, how hard times might be, soaps will always continue regardless. And real comfort in that, i think. There are often social or practical or even health lessons weaved into the soap op performer Some soaps work with charities now in terms of trying to reflect and issue with real heart and sensitivity. I mean, they can be a real drive for social change within the country,. It helps break down stigmai, helps break down prejudices.

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